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SL52 VNV

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 133,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 131,658 miles

sills corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,209 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 125,209 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement bind both rear wheels (3.5.1k)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stay barr (6.1.D.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 120,686 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,686 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 115,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 111,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill corroded but not exessive

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill corroded but not exessive

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 106,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,440 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,214 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,343 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 41,233 miles

advise front brake discs been descaled

advise front brake pads been copper greased

advise new tyre fitted to o/s/f

Fail 8 Oct 2005 40,784 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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SL52 VNV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 VNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL52 VNV is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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